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Vocabulario de Plazas Famosas Clave - Plaza de San Marcos

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Key Famous Squares Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

square
square
[Sustantivo]

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

plaza

plaza

Ex: The historical square was surrounded by charming cafes and shops, attracting tourists from afar. 
venice
venice
[Sustantivo]

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

Venecia, la ciudad de los canales

Venecia, la ciudad de los canales

Italy
Italy
[Sustantivo]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Italia

Italia

Ex: Italy's Mediterranean climate and diverse geography offer a wide range of outdoor activities 
popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 
visitor
visitor
[Sustantivo]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

visitante, turista

visitante, turista

Ex: During the conference, attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors. 
beautiful
beautiful
[Adjetivo]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

hermoso, bonito

hermoso, bonito

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party. 
building
building
[Sustantivo]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edificio, construcción

edificio, construcción

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students. 
basilica
basilica
[Sustantivo]

an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges

basílica, iglesia basilical

basílica, iglesia basilical

church
church
[Sustantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

iglesia

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church, singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony. 
dome
dome
[Sustantivo]

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

cúpula

Ex: The mosque's central prayer hall was crowned by a magnificent dome adorned with intricate geometric patterns. 

La sala de oración central de la mezquita estaba coronada por un magnífico domo adornado con intrincados patrones geométricos.

pretty
pretty
[Adjetivo]

visually pleasing in a charming way

bonito

bonito

Ex: The little girl had a pretty smile that melted hearts. 
mosaic
mosaic
[Sustantivo]

a picture or decorative design made from small pieces of stone, glass, ceramic, or similar materials

mosaico

mosaico

Ex: Workers uncovered an ancient mosaic beneath the floor. 
important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies. 

La libertad de expresión es un derecho importante en las sociedades democráticas.

doge
doge
[Sustantivo]

formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

dogo, antiguo magistrado jefe en las repúblicas de Venecia y Génova

dogo, antiguo magistrado jefe en las repúblicas de Venecia y Génova

leader
leader
[Sustantivo]

a person who leads or commands others

líder

líder

Ex: Effective political leaders prioritize the welfare of their constituents. 
bell tower
bell tower
[Sustantivo]

a tall structure designed to house and ring bells, serving as a prominent architectural feature and often associated with religious or civic buildings

campanario, torre campanario

campanario, torre campanario

tower
tower
[Sustantivo]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

torre

torre

Ex: The tower was built to support a large clock. 
cafe
cafe
[Sustantivo]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

café, cafetería

café, cafetería

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background. 

El café pintoresco ofrecía un ambiente relajante con música suave de fondo.

to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends. 
coffee
coffee
[Sustantivo]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

café

café

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel. 
pastry
pastry
[Sustantivo]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

pastel, pastelillo

pastel, pastelillo

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked pastries filled the air in the quaint café. 

El aroma de los pasteles recién horneados llenaba el aire en el pintoresco café.

pigeon
pigeon
[Sustantivo]

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

paloma

paloma

Ex: Pigeons gather in large flocks in city squares and parks, where they forage for food and roost in trees and on buildings. 

Las palomas se reúnen en grandes bandadas en las plazas y parques de la ciudad, donde buscan alimento y se posan en los árboles y edificios.

live
live
[Adjetivo]

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

en directo

en directo

Ex: The weather reporter gave a live update as the storm approached the coast. 
band
band
[Sustantivo]

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

banda, grupo

banda, grupo

Ex: They're going on tour next month to promote their new single as a country band. 
to crowd
to crowd
[Verbo]

to gather together in large numbers

agolparse,  congregarse

agolparse, congregarse

Ex: People crowded around the performer to watch. 
tourist
tourist
[Sustantivo]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

turista

turista

Ex: She worked as a tour guide, assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city. 
historic
historic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

histórico

histórico

Ex: The museum houses many historic artifacts from ancient civilizations. 

El museo alberga muchos artefactos históricos de civilizaciones antiguas.

to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: They will take a picture to remember this special moment. 
lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

full of activity, excitement, and energy

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The party became much livelier after the band started playing. 
especially
especially
[Adverbio]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

especialmente

especialmente

Ex: The restaurant is known for its diverse menu, especially its selection of vegetarian dishes. 

El restaurante es conocido por su menú diverso, especialmente su selección de platos vegetarianos.

to flood
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled with water

inundarse

inundarse

Ex: Our kitchen flooded when a pipe burst overnight. 
lagoon
lagoon
[Sustantivo]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna, lagoa

laguna, lagoa

Ex: Laguna Colorada in Bolivia is a high-altitude lagoon known for its reddish color, caused by pigmented algae and minerals. 

La Laguna Colorada en Bolivia es una laguna de gran altitud conocida por su color rojizo, causado por algas pigmentadas y minerales.

to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to move from a lower to a higher position

subir

subir

Ex: If you had followed the instructions, the cake would have risen perfectly. 
shallow
shallow
[Adjetivo]

having only a short distance from the surface, edge, or opening to the bottom or innermost part

poco profundo

poco profundo

Ex: The animal had dug a shallow hole in the ground. 
pool
pool
[Sustantivo]

a container of water that people can swim in

piscina, alberca

piscina, alberca

Ex: The hotel boasts a luxurious outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, providing guests with a tranquil oasis to unwind. 
life
life
[Sustantivo]

animation and energy in action or expression

viveza, energía

viveza, energía

Ex: The children brought life to the quiet house. 
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